china flames the whole south china sea, putting it in conflict with taiwan, malaysia, brunei, and others. >>> dozens of thai supporters really on the outskirts of bangladesh. angry at the dismissal of yingluck shinawatra on wednesday. they are determined to defend democracy. two grep aids were fired, injuring two people. they are calling for the cabinet to step down and an overhaul of the political system. >> michael sam has become the first openly gay player to be selected for america's biggest football league, the n.f.l. he finished his career earlier this year and made headlines when he announced he was gay. the former university of missouri player will join the st. louis rams and was selected in the final round. richard farrelly is a sports journalist joining us live via skype. thank you for being with us. how important is it that michael sam is gay to this story? >> it's the whole reason for the story. you don't have people taken in the last round of the n.f.l. draft become storeys, unless they are the last pick and they're an ironic story. michael sam being the first n.f.l. gay pla